Questions about the message board interface.

Nic Nakis · 12-31-2004, 01:08 PM

There are still some things I haven't figured out:

1) What are the "member" labels about? Why are some people "new members" while others (who may be newer) are "intermediate" or "advanced members"?

2) What do the ratings mean and how do you vote?

...That's all for now...

Brian Gibson · 12-31-2004, 02:08 PM

Nic,

I am sure someone will correct me if I am wrong, so here goes.

1.) The member status isn't based on time, it is based on post count. Once your posts reach a certain number you move into a diferent member category.

2.) You vote for someone by clicking the small link that is under their avatar(if they have one) or under their name and login name. It's the last thing under a person's information. The rating that a person has is based on the vote(s) they have received.

Paul Theodorescu · 12-31-2004, 06:31 PM

A very minor quibble:

With the "message board" could the intermediate link be deleted?

Nic Nakis · 01-02-2005, 08:19 PM

Thanks Brian.

David Werner · 01-02-2005, 09:23 PM

Paul

In the past there has been some drama concerning bad behaviour, flaming, name calling and infantile BS like that. As a result a board of moderators was formed to baby-sit, and a statement of policy was placed on that "intermediate link". Believe it or not we'd actually like you (everybody) to read those words, and not treat our (everybodies) board like every other internet sink hole.

It wasn't meant to inconvenience you, it was a reaction to the 10% who muck things up. So - no it won't go away.

Regards
Dave Werner
Crossfit North

Brian Mulvaney · 01-02-2005, 11:21 PM

Nic: The member labels (new, intermediate, etc.) are a lame feature of Discus, the message board software. They equate quantity of posts with quality of posts. Maybe we should scrap the labels.

Paul: What do you mean by "could the intermediate link be deleted"?

Regards,

Brian

Nic Nakis · 01-03-2005, 11:44 AM

I think the labels are obnoxious. The only thing worth keeping is the "moderator" designation.

Beth Moscov · 01-03-2005, 12:20 PM

I wonder if they are misleading. I post a lot and so that gives me a "higher" status than others who may or may not have more expertise in a particular subject.

Justin Jacobsen · 01-03-2005, 01:08 PM

I think it would be very useful if we could come up with a "coach" or "CF authority" disignation. Some of the newer members may not have a clue who they are getting advice from.

Pass those out to our heavy hitters who aren't moderators. Coach Sommer, Rodger H., Tyler, etc., etc.

What do you think? Is it even possible?

Larry Cook · 01-03-2005, 02:06 PM

I don't find the member label obnoxious .. but it could certainly be misleading to the unitiated. Removing it would be fine, but the designation of "coach" or "CF authority" could be just as misleading and problematic. The moderators are here to keep the board civil and on point.

I think people need to take some responsibility for using the advice dispensed on this site (or any other) in a judicious manner. Read the posts for a while, make your own judgements about who is credible, and then go forward from there.

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12-31-2004, 01:08 PM	#1
Nic Nakis Member Profile: Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 348	There are still some things I haven't figured out: 1) What are the "member" labels about? Why are some people "new members" while others (who may be newer) are "intermediate" or "advanced members"? 2) What do the ratings mean and how do you vote? ...That's all for now...

12-31-2004, 02:08 PM	#2
Brian Gibson Member Profile: Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Big Stone Gap VA Posts: 424	Nic, I am sure someone will correct me if I am wrong, so here goes. 1.) The member status isn't based on time, it is based on post count. Once your posts reach a certain number you move into a diferent member category. 2.) You vote for someone by clicking the small link that is under their avatar(if they have one) or under their name and login name. It's the last thing under a person's information. The rating that a person has is based on the vote(s) they have received.

12-31-2004, 06:31 PM	#3
Paul Theodorescu Member Profile: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Quebec Quebec Posts: 685	A very minor quibble: With the "message board" could the intermediate link be deleted?

01-02-2005, 08:19 PM	#4
Nic Nakis Member Profile: Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 348	Thanks Brian.

01-02-2005, 09:23 PM	#5
David Werner Affiliate Profile: Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 399	Paul In the past there has been some drama concerning bad behaviour, flaming, name calling and infantile BS like that. As a result a board of moderators was formed to baby-sit, and a statement of policy was placed on that "intermediate link". Believe it or not we'd actually like you (everybody) to read those words, and not treat our (everybodies) board like every other internet sink hole. It wasn't meant to inconvenience you, it was a reaction to the 10% who muck things up. So - no it won't go away. Regards Dave Werner Crossfit North

01-02-2005, 11:21 PM	#6
Brian Mulvaney CrossFit Staff Profile: Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 475	Nic: The member labels (new, intermediate, etc.) are a lame feature of Discus, the message board software. They equate quantity of posts with quality of posts. Maybe we should scrap the labels. Paul: What do you mean by "could the intermediate link be deleted"? Regards, Brian

01-03-2005, 11:44 AM	#7
Nic Nakis Member Profile: Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 348	I think the labels are obnoxious. The only thing worth keeping is the "moderator" designation.

01-03-2005, 12:20 PM	#8
Beth Moscov Member Profile: Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boulder Creek CA Posts: 1,269	I wonder if they are misleading. I post a lot and so that gives me a "higher" status than others who may or may not have more expertise in a particular subject.

01-03-2005, 01:08 PM	#9
Justin Jacobsen Departed Profile: Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 77	I think it would be very useful if we could come up with a "coach" or "CF authority" disignation. Some of the newer members may not have a clue who they are getting advice from. Pass those out to our heavy hitters who aren't moderators. Coach Sommer, Rodger H., Tyler, etc., etc. What do you think? Is it even possible?

01-03-2005, 02:06 PM	#10
Larry Cook Member Profile: Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cheshire CT Posts: 274	I don't find the member label obnoxious .. but it could certainly be misleading to the unitiated. Removing it would be fine, but the designation of "coach" or "CF authority" could be just as misleading and problematic. The moderators are here to keep the board civil and on point. I think people need to take some responsibility for using the advice dispensed on this site (or any other) in a judicious manner. Read the posts for a while, make your own judgements about who is credible, and then go forward from there.